Northgate Motel

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Exterior
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free self-parking

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
461 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Superior Court East County Division
    10 min walk
  • The Magnolia
    11 min walk
  • Parkway Plaza
    3 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    8 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

El Cajon

A stay at Northgate Motel places you in the heart of El Cajon, a 3-minute drive from Parkway Plaza and 8 minutes from Grossmont College. .This motel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from The Water Conservation Garden and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Santee Lakes.

What's nearby

  • The Magnolia - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Grossmont College - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • San Diego State University - 11 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Sycuan Casino - 16 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Arnele Avenue Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mal Al Sham - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Northgate Motel

Motel with free parking, near Parkway Plaza
Northgate Motel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Northgate El Cajon
Northgate Motel
Northgate Motel El Cajon
Northgate Motel Motel
Northgate Motel El Cajon
Northgate Motel Motel El Cajon

Northgate Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 553 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 553 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 553 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 553 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 553 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and sound
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best motel in San Diego hands down
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really dopeno Love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super cool I love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erika

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super secure I love it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

William Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property didn't have a checkin at the desk, you had to go to the hotel next door to check in. The area was also somewhat desolate unless you went over about half a mile. The room itself was OK but not for the price. Little flys everywhere and bedding was torn. Access to the highway was the highlight.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Found an opened package of s*x cream underneath the extra toilet paper roll. Looks like there is illicit activity happening at this location. Checked out early and front desk staff was extremely unhelpful. Didn’t get any refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Please don’t give customers dirty beds to sleep on
Nice front desk and housekeeping, but pretty nasty bed, it had a large dried up yellow stain that can be seen going through blankets and white bed sheets, both beds had large holes most likely caused by someone’s cigarette. Everything else was good, AC and refrigerator was cold and good. They gotta make sure beds are clean and with no nasty stain, it was pretty disgusting. Overall was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Birand

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alysia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property everything was clean breakfast was provided friendly staff definitely will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I arrived at the property around 8:30 pm on 1/12/24. I was given a room on the second floor immediate by the stirs case. The room had a very strong bad odor . Contacted the manager and i was moved to Super 8 next door room 201. Upon entering i liked the room and it looked clean but i couldn’t fall asleep as the room was too hot and the AC was broken . During the struggle , i found a bed bug on the bed. Went to the office and i was moved to room 108 at 1:30 a.m. finally I was able to rest for the night after a long struggle. The Staff at the place were attentive and helpful. The sheets , chairs, and bed were dirty . It was hard to sleep in a felty environment. I should get a refund for 7/12/24 as I didn’t receive a proper place to rest . I have pictures to provide upon request forbed bug and felty bed sheets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people and respectful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maricon

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for a one night out of town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024